Last
Revision: January 5, 2000 Emergency
Phone #: 1-800-342-6173
NAME: ROOTS
Turf Food ( 15 – 3 – 8 )
Fine Grade and Coarse Grade
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CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION: Natural Base Specialty Fertilizer -- Mixture of selected organic
composts and
feed grade materials.
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HAZARDOUS COMPONENT(S): CAS # APPROXIMATE
%
Ferrous
Sulfate [7782-63-0] 2
Manganese Compounds [7439-96-5] 0.1 (Mn)
Zinc
Compounds [1314-13-2] 0.1 (Zn)
Copper
Oxide [1317-38-8] 0.1 (Cu)
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NFPA/HMIS RATING (0-4): HEALTH 0 FIRE 0 REACTIVITY 0
(0 = INSIGNIFICANT; 4 = EXTREME) SPECIFIC HAZARD NONE
BOILING POINT: Not
Applicable
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VAPOR PRESSURE: Not
Applicable
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VAPOR DENSITY: Not
Applicable
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EVAPORATION RATE: Not
Applicable
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MELTING POINT: Decomposes > 400 F
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY/DENSITY
(H20=1): 0.6 - 0.8 (
37 - 50 lb/ft3 )
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pH:
10% wt/vol dispersion – 6 to 7
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SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Very slightly soluble ________________________________________________________________________________________________
APPEARANCE: Grayish-brown
granules
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ODOR: Slight – Similar to Animal Feed
FLASH POINT: Not
Applicable
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FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Carbonizes;
smolders when directly heated in
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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water;
CO2
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SPECIAL FIRE
FIGHTING PROCEDURES: No special
methods required
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SPECIAL FIRE
AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Chars with
crackling sound when directly heated.
May emit toxic/corrosive
fumes when product is charred by intense heating.
STABILITY: Stable at ordinary temperatures.
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CONDITIONS TO
AVOID: Contact with strong oxidizers.
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INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong alkalis will release ammonia fumes.
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Ammonia,
COx, SOx , NOx and P2O5 may be
formed if heated or oxidized.
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HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
ROUTES OF
ENTRY: EYES x SKIN x INGESTION x
INHALATION x
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HEALTH
HAZARDS: Eyes: Will irritate on contact – wash out quickly
Skin: Brief contact is
non-hazardous. Repeated or
prolonged
contact may cause irritation.
Ingestion: Not toxic, but in large amounts can cause G.I. Tract disturbances .
Inhalation: Dust can cause irritation of mucus membrane,
coughing, sneezing and difficulty with breathing.;
can aggravate asthma-
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SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Eye irritation and/or sneezing, coughing and
difficulty breathing.
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CARCINOGENICITY: Ingredients not listed as carcinogenic in
NTP or IARC listings.
Not OSHA regulated.
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EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID
PROCEDURES:
Eyes: Flush immediately with water for 15 minutes, lift lids. See physician if irritation persists.
Skin: Wash gently with mild soap/detergent and flowing water after handling.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: For small amounts drink
plenty of water. More than a mouthful should be purged by
vomiting, but only if victim is conscious. Get medical help.
Inhalation: Help victim to fresh air. If breathing difficult, administer
oxygen. Consult physician.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not normally needed. If dusting occurs use approved respirator to
eliminate exposure.
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VENTILATION: Exhaust fan recommended to control any
inside dusting conditions.
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PROTECTIVE GLOVES/CLOTHING: Rubber or plastic recommended if repeated or
prolonged contact expected.
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EYE PROTECTION: Chemical splash goggles recommended where
dusting is expected. Safety glasses suffice otherwise.
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WORK PRACTICES: Use good housekeeping practices. Reseal partially used packages.
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SPILLS: Avoid creating dust when cleaning up. Scoop, shovel or sweep to labeled containers for recycling/salvage
if not contaminated by other material.
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WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Package material for removal to approved
landfill.
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PRECAUTIONS IN STORING AND HANDLING: Avoid storage in moist or wet areas.